Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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